Dorothy Ann McCambridge Javorsky
September 3, 1941 - March 12, 2026
Dorothy Ann McCambridge Javorsky, age 84, of New Castle, DE, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Born in Elkton, MD on September 3, 1941, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Grace W. (Smith) McCambridge. Dorothy grew up in Newark, DE and graduated from Newark High School in 1958. After high school, Dorothy attended Goldey Beacom College where she took accounting classes. She worked at M & M and operated a dry-cleaners, which was owned by her family, during her teenage years and also in the 1980’s.
Dorothy was married to Harry Rash in January of 1962 and they were proud parents to two daughters, Coleen and Diana. When her children were young, she baby-sat and was a seasonal worker during the holidays. Dorothy was employed for the Girl Scouts and then later for PFPC Bank which she retired from at the age of seventy. She was a volunteer for the Girl Scouts where she was a troop leader and then later the Area 28 coordinator.
Dorothy was very politically active and was, at one time, a committee person. She was a proud member of the Women’s Democratic Club and was also the treasurer of the organization.
Dorothy married John Javorsky on July 16, 1988. She was an active member of the Elks Auxiliary along with her husband, John. Dorothy was a life-long Methodist and attended Newark Methodist Church in her youth, Asbury Methodist Church, and was a member of Peniel United Methodist church at the time of her death.
In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, John Javorsky; and sister, Gracie McElwee. She is survived by her two daughters, Coleen Walls (Scotty Baker), and Diana White; step-sons, John and William Javorsky; grandchildren, Brook White (Stephanie), James Walls (Lauren Stevenson), Amanda Zeauskas (Dave), and Jennie Walls; 6 great-grandchildren; sister, Karen Fushion (Larry); many nieces and nephews; and beloved grand-cat, Cleo and grand-dog, Gunner. She was a devoted friend to many and she will be dearly missed by her friends and family.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6 pm until 8 pm on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 North DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE. A second visitation will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Peniel United Methodist Church, 115 East Market Street, Newport, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 11 am. Interment will be held privately at a later date at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Bear, DE.
In lieu of flowers, the family is suggesting donations be made to Dorothy’s church where she was a member for over twenty years, Peniel United Methodist Church at the address listed above.
Lois-Anne
My friend , of 65 years, will be dearly missed!!
Thinking of all of the family!
Love you all!
Carolyn Carter
I am truly sorry for you at the loss of your mother. I know this is going to be a very trying time for you. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Eleanor Loveland
Our thoughts and prayers are with Dorothy’s family and children during this difficult time. I will miss our occasional phone calls to catch up. Dorothy was a wonderful woman and John and Bill were very lucky to have her as a stepparent.
Love, John and Bill Javorsky and Ellie Loveland
Grace L Scales
Im sorry to hear of Dots passing. We rode to work everyday together to BNY Mellon for almost 10 years. My condolences to the family may God give the strength that you may need at this time.
Lou Marconi
I worked with Dot in the Finance Department at the Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Council in the 1990s. She was one of the nicest people I ever met. She was a devoted employee who had decades of volunteer experience before becoming an employee, so she saw the Council from a duel perspective. I am saddened to hear of her death but have very fond memories of her. I wish her family peace at this difficult time and want them to know how special she was to me.
Judy taggart
I worked with Dot the entire time she was at girl scouts. . Terrific employee. And fun and thoughtful. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Judy Taggart
Dawn Lazarczyk
My Condolences
Rest In Peace Dot .
Susan Donaldson Simmons
Dorthy Anne was one of my few cousins on the Smith side of the family. Her mother Grace and my mom, Isabelle were sisters. I spent many vacations on Newark. I remember sharing lots of laughs with her, and especially noted her life-long kindness and commitment to service! Blessings to you in Heaven, Dorothy Anne!